black elder

Sambucus nigra 'Eva' BLACK LACE

Black Elder is a shrub species belonging to the genus Sambucus. This deciduous shrub is native to many countries throughout Europe, western Asia, and northwest Africa. It grows best in medium to wet soil in full sun to partial shade. The 'Eva' BLACK LACE cultivar is a favorite for its striking dark foliage and abundant large clusters of fragrant pink flowers in summer. With its distinctive lacy foliage, this easy-to-grow shrub makes a beautiful backdrop in a garden or mixed shrub border. It can also be easily pruned and trained into an attractive small tree.